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Fluoride & Your Health
Fluoride & Your Health

Preventative Dentistry

Fluoride & Your Health

What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and in most foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in the growing teeth of children. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before the damage is even visible. "Systemic" fluoride is ingested when added to public [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:58-08:00March 19, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Diabetes and Your Mouth
Diabetes and Your Mouth

Patient Education

Diabetes and Your Mouth

We could be first to know. Don’t let us be the last. Diabetes affects the blood chemistry and metabolism of its victims, threatening them with multiple serious disorders. But early detection can ward off the dangers, and we dentists are often the first to notice clues. Diabetics are more likely than others to develop tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, fungal infections, dry mouth, impaired taste, inflammatory skin disease, delayed healing and infections. Many diabetics have to come in for dental checkups more often than [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:41-08:00March 5, 2024|Patient Education|

Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch
Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch

Patient Education

Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch

Soft drinks are bad for your teeth in more ways than one. There’s sugar, and then there’s acidity. The sugar provides necessary food for the bad bacteria in your mouth. If you’re drinking the national average of two cans of soft drinks a day, you’re giving aid and sustenance to the enemy. Bacteria eat what you eat, and sugar sends them into overdrive. But sugar isn’t the worst culprit. Fizz is. The bubble in carbonated beverages comes from carbonic acid. That acid eats through [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:34-08:00February 27, 2024|Patient Education|

Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease
Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease

Preventative Dentistry

Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease

What is tooth decay, and what causes it? Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities. It is not life threatening and is although it is highly preventable, it will affect most people to some degree during their lifetime. Tooth decay occurs when your teeth are frequently exposed to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars) like soda pop, candy, ice cream, milk, cakes, and even fruits, vegetables and juices. Natural bacteria live in your mouth and forms plaque. The plaque interacts with [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-11-21T08:00:08-08:00November 21, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!
Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!

Preventative Dentistry

Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!

A simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities. It's the dreaded news that nobody wants to hear after a routine dental cleaning, you have some cavities that will need to be filled. And who could blame us for feeling a bit apprehensive? The dental drill has always carried negative associations, and furthermore, the presence of cavities means your teeth are not getting the protection they need. One simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-09-26T08:00:21-07:00September 26, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

The Season and the Sweet Tooth
The Season and the Sweet Tooth

Patient Education

The Season and the Sweet Tooth

Food has always played a starring role in holiday traditions. From Thanksgiving turkey to the Hanukkah challah to bouche noel, what we eat defines the occasion (and some of our most lingering memories). It’s no wonder that by January, laments about misplaced waistlines ring out as often as “Happy New Year!” But when it comes to holiday feasting, there’s more at stake than shock at the bathroom scales. One obvious pitfall is the abundance of cakes, cookies, candies, and pies—and the extra indulgence that [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-09-05T08:00:54-07:00September 5, 2023|Patient Education|

Dental Inlays
Dental Inlays

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Inlays

What are dental inlays? If you're familiar with dental inlays, then you've likely experienced a cavity filling (and possibly retreatment on a particular tooth). A dental inlay is a restoration that repairs one of these such problem areas. It's typically larger than a traditional filling, yet still small enough to preserve the majority of the natural tooth. Inlays are often used when a cavity filling fails or falls out, or the damage is too extensive for a regular filling. Our inlays are made out [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-03-07T08:00:41-08:00March 7, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?
Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?

Patient Education

Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay Or Go?

Why Get Rid of Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars at the very back of the mouth. They appear in late adolescence, at about ages 17 to 25, depending on the individual. The problem is that most people simply don't have enough room to accommodate these extra teeth. When wisdom teeth are "impacted," it means they are causing problems for neighboring teeth, possibly disrupting their alignment. They are also notorious for emerging in irregular positions, partially emerging, or failing to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-01-24T08:00:51-08:00January 24, 2023|Patient Education|

Alcohol, Your Teeth, & Your Health
Alcohol, Your Teeth, & Your Health

Patient Education

Alcohol, Your Teeth, & Your Health

While some studies might find benefits in moderate drinking (such as antioxidants in red wine), you can surely obtain these supposed positives through other, more healthy options. In fact, alcohol consumption has mostly adverse effects on our well-being. Most people know this but still drink due to the cultural and social aspects. Of course, moderation is key. Taking it too far and drinking in excess can pose dangers to both your overall health and your teeth as well. Alcohol & Overall Health In the [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-12-20T08:00:47-08:00December 20, 2022|Patient Education|

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Children's Dentistry

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

What Causes "Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?" Being mammals, human babies drink milk. It provides all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. However, as children get older and their primary baby teeth begin to emerge, drinking milk can pose the risk of cavities and "baby bottle tooth decay." In general, milk is very healthy for teeth. It provides the body with calcium, a nutrient essential for the proper development of teeth and bones. And, while not naturally occurring in milk, Vitamin D is [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-11-15T08:00:43-08:00November 15, 2022|Children's Dentistry|

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